The Indian Government has shocked Australia’s sugar industry after approving a $1.3 billion export subsidy of $216 per tonne to help Indian sugar exports reach more than six million tonnes over the next
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Deal signed to investigate Port of Bundaberg expansion
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) and Sugar Terminals Limited (STL) which could see an increase in storage infrastructure and diverse trade
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Sugar prices expected to rise
Global sugar stocks are set to drop in 2019/20 with domestic prices forecast to rise to around $450 per tonne by the end of the year, according to market analysis from Rabobank.
Rabobank sugar analyst
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Canegrowers appoint next chairman
Paul Schembri has been appointed as Chairman of sugar cane farmer advocacy group Canegrowers.
He will be supported by two Vice Chairmen, Plane Creek district grower Kevin Borg and Burdekin district grower
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Queensland opens EOI to develop new sugar product
Sugar mills are being encouraged to help develop a new sugarcane-based product that has almost zero calories.
The product, known as PlantZap, is a sugarcane extract developed by scientists at the Queensland
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Rock supply contract won for Port of Townsville upgrade
A multi-million-dollar rock supply contract has been awarded as part of the $193 million Port of Townsville Channel Upgrade Project.
Holcim will supply a significant portion of the rock required to build
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Australia launches WTO action against Indian sugar
Australia and Brazil have launched a formal World Trade Organisation (WTO) action against India.
The move aims to counter India’s continuing sugar subsidies, which are depressing world prices and impacting
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Queensland floods could damage 2019 sugarcane harvest
As North Queensland enters its second week of flooding, the state’s sugarcane growers association is unsure of the extent of the damage caused to the 2019 harvest.
Sugarcane association Canegrowers is
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European company acquires 70 per cent stake in Mackay Sugar
One of the largest sugar manufacturers in Europe has acquired a 70 per cent stake in Australian sugar producer Mackay Sugar.
The Nordzucker Group, headquartered in Braunschweig, Germany, will contribute
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Australian agriculture set to benefit amid considerable risks in 2019 – report
Rising offshore demand and improved market access is set to benefit Australian agricultural industries, but downside risks are expected to be considerable in 2019, according to a new industry report.
The
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